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Danny Garcia Announces Oct. 18 'Farewell to Brooklyn' Fight at Barclays Center

The 37-year-old former two-division champion signals a homecoming farewell after years of limited activity.

Overview

  • The event is billed as 'Farewell to Brooklyn' and will be promoted by Garcia's Swift Promotions.
  • Garcia will face Queens native Daniel Gonzalez, 22-4-1 with 7 knockouts, who lacks marquee wins and is targeting a third straight victory.
  • The matchup is set for 10 rounds at junior middleweight in Garcia's return to one of his signature venues.
  • Garcia owns a 7-2 record at Barclays Center with victories over former champions Erik Morales, Lamont Peterson, Zab Judah and Paulie Malignaggi.
  • Garcia has boxed only four times since 2020 and last competed in September 2024, when he was stopped by Erislandy Lara, while the undercard features rising talents including heavyweight Damian Knyba.